Spanish Lines (Silver)

Spanish Line in Inverted Counter Promenade Position (Silver)
Spanish Line in Inverted Promenade Position (Silver)

Spanish Line in Inverted Counter Promenade Position (Silver)

Commence in Promenade or Open Promenade Position. L to R hand hold

Man Foot Position Alignment Turn Foot-
work
Lead & Shape Count
1 RF fwd and across in PP (or Open PP) and CBMP Along LOD, facing DW Commence to turn R HF Weight change 1
2 LF to side Backing centre 1/8 to R between 1&2 BF Move L hand slightly R in front of body, then release hold 2
3 RF back in Inverted CPP, toe turned out Down LOD, R toe pointing DC against LOD 3/8 to R between 2&3 BF Visual 3
4 Place LF fwd and slightly across RF without weight, but with slight pressure. Toe turned out. L knee flexed (Spanish Line) DC against LOD, toe pointing DW against LOD No turn RF flat, slight pressure on L toe   4

Note

This figure may be danced without hold

Use of Arms

On 3 and 4, the arms are held in a curved shape from shoulder to hand, L hand at chest height, fingers in line with and approximately 30 cms (12 inches) from centre of body, palms inward
R hand is level with, and approximately 30 cms (12 inches) diagonally back from R hip, palm outward, or raised high above head on 4, palm inward and fingers directly above head
Lady Foot Position Alignment Turn Footwork Count
1 LF fwd and across in PP (or Open PP) and CBMP Along LOD, facing DC Commence to turn L HF 1
2 RF to side Backing wall 1/8 to L between 1&2 BF 2
3 LF back in Inverted CPP, toe turned out Down LOD, L toe pointing DW against LOD 3/8 to L between 2&3 BF 3
4 Place RF fwd and slightly across LF without weight, but with slight pressure. Toe turned out. R knee flexed (Spanish Line) DW against LOD, toe pointing DC against LOD No turn LF flat, slight pressure on R toe 4

Note

This figure may be danced without hold

Use of Arms

On 3 and 4, the arms are held in a curved shape from shoulder to hand, R hand at chest height, fingers in line with and approximately 30 cms (12 inches) from centre of body, palms inward
L hand is level with, and approximately 30 cms (12 inches) diagonally back from L hip, palm outward, or raised high above head on 4, palm inward and fingers directly above head

Preceding Figures

Silver Ecart - Promenade to Counter Promenade - 1-4 Open Telemark
Gold Fallaway Reverse Turn with Open Telemark ending - Travelling Spins from PP

Following Figures

Silver Spanish Line in Inverted PP - Flamenco Taps in Inverted CPP

Spanish Line in Inverted Promenade Position (Silver)

Commence in Inverted Counter Promenade Position. No hold

Man Foot Position Alignment Turn Foot-
work
Lead & Shape Count
1 LF fwd in LSP Commence facing DC against LOD and turn to face against LOD 1/8 to L HF   1
2 RF to side Backing centre 1/4 to L between 1&2 BF Visual 2
3 LF back in Inverted PP, toe turned out Against LOD, L toe pointing DC 3/8 to L between 2&3 BF " 3
4 Place RF fwd and slightly across LF without weight, but with slight pressure. Toe turned out. R knee flexed (Spanish Line) DC, toe pointing DW No turn LF flat, slight pressure on R toe   4

Use of Arms

On 1 and 2, the arms are slightly lowered in a curve shape from shoulder to hand
on 3 and 4, the curved shape is retained, with R hand at chest height, fingers in line with and approximately 30 cms (12 inches) from centre of body, palms inward
  L hand is level with, and approximately 30 cms (12 inches) diagonally back from L hip, palm outward, or raised high above head on 4, palm inward and fingers directly above head
Lady Foot Position Alignment Turn Footwork Count
1 RF fwd in LSP Commence facing DW against LOD and turn to face against LOD 1/8 to R HF 1
2 LF to side Backing wall 1/4 to R between 1&2 BF 2
3 RF back in Inverted PP, toe turned out Against LOD, R toe pointing DW 3/8 to R between 2&3 BF 3
4 Place LF fwd and slightly across RF without weight, but with slight pressure. Toe turned out. L knee flexed (Spanish Line) DW, toe pointing DC No turn RF flat, slight pressure on L toe 4

Use of Arms

On 1 and 2, the arms are slightly lowered in a curved shape from shoulder to hand
On 3 and 4, the curved shape is retained, with L hand at chest height, fingers in line with and approximately 30 cms (12 inches) from centre of body, palm inward
  R hand is level with, and approximately 30 cms (12 inches) diagonally back from R hip, palm outward, or raised high above head on 4, palm inward and fingers directly above head

Preceding Figures

Silver Spanish Line in Inverted CPP - Flamenco Taps in Inverted CPP

Following Figures

Silver Promenade Close  (turn to RSP on 1, turn 1/4 to R, Lady L, between 1 and 2) - Flamenco Taps in Inverted PP